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CAPDA

CAPDA is a Canberra provider of security-cleared labour hire, recruitment and consulting professionals to Defence, government and B2G clients nationally.

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CAPDA

Business Description

CAPDA is a Canberra headquartered SME founded in 2011 by veterans of Defence and the Australian Public Service. It provides consulting, labour hire and recruitment to Defence, governments, business to government enterprises and the not for profit sector across Australia.

CAPDA Consulting supplies security-cleared project managers, assurance, procurement and commercial specialists and engineers. CAPDA Recruitment fills operational support roles at volume. It is an approved supplier on panels including Defence Support Services and the Department of Finance People Panel Phase 2.

Service & Expertise

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

Labour Hire

CAPDA provides Labour Hire from Canberra to Defence, Australian Government, state and territory agencies and business to government enterprises across Australia, supplying security-cleared professionals to mission critical programs since 2011.

  • Skill sets include program and project managers, project assurance, procurement specialists, commercial managers, integrated logistics support managers, technical and software engineers, safety engineers, technical writers and WHS professionals.
  • Candidates hold active Baseline to NV1 and NV2 security clearances and cover Defence domains across land, maritime, air, space and cyber.
  • Approved supplier on the Department of Finance People Panel Phase 2 for labour hire services, the Defence Support Services panel (approved in 32 skill sets), ICTPA, DIST, Digital Marketplace 2 and the AFP Capability Support Services panel.
  • Also supplies workforce to major service providers delivering government programs, and helps B2G enterprises with market positioning, win strategies and proposal development.

Best for: Defence and government program offices, and prime contractors, that need cleared project, procurement, engineering and logistics specialists on contract.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

Professional and White Collar Recruitment

CAPDA provides Professional and White Collar Recruitment from Canberra to public and private sector employers across Australia, with specialist expertise in Government and Defence talent.

  • Fills mid-level and operational support roles including executive assistants, project managers, project support officers, administration, finance and procurement officers, and ICT specialists.
  • Draws on 1,000+ pre-screened professionals, with shortlists within 48 to 72 hours for urgent requirements.
  • Process runs from briefing through vetting, interviews, reference checks and clearance verification to post-placement support.

Best for: APS departments, state agencies and B2G enterprises hiring support staff.

Operational Coverage

  • ACT (Hybrid) Level 1, 12a Thesiger Court, Deakin ACT, 2600
  • New South Wales (Hybrid)
  • Northern Territory (Hybrid)
  • Queensland (Hybrid)
  • South Australia (Hybrid)
  • Tasmania (Hybrid)
  • Victoria (Hybrid)
  • Western Australia (Hybrid)

Industry

Industry Experience

Administrative and Support Services

Contacts & Channels

FAQs

Who does CAPDA supply staff to?

CAPDA supplies security-cleared professionals to Defence, the Australian Public Service, state and territory governments, business to government enterprises and the not for profit sector across Australia.

Which government panels is CAPDA approved on?

Panels include Defence Support Services, ICTPA, DIST, Digital Marketplace 2, the AFP Capability Support Services panel, the ACT Government Professional and Consulting Services panel, the Department of Finance People Panel Phase 2 for labour hire services and the Management Advisory Services panel.

What roles does CAPDA Recruitment fill?

Mid-level and operational support roles such as executive assistants, project and program managers, project support officers, administration, finance, procurement and commercial officers, and ICT managers and specialists.

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